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Macron says military option to reopen Strait of Hormuz is 'unrealistic'

The reopening of the Strait "can only be done in coordination with Iran," through negotiations that would follow a potential ceasefire, Macron said

Top ticket for FIFA WC final raised to USD 10,990 after sales reopen

FIFA raised its top ticket price for the World Cup final to USD 10,990 during the glitch-hampered reopening of sales after the 48-team field for this year's tournament was finalised.

Salah begins farewell tour with Liverpool at Man City in FA Cup clash

Mohamed Salah's long goodbye to Liverpool begins on Saturday in the quarterfinals of the FA Cup, the competition which represents his best chance of a trophy in his final year at Anfield.

Iran war disrupts US small businesses with shipping complications

Small business owners say the severe supply chain disruptions during the pandemic were worse - but they fear that if the war stretches on for months

China in talks with 'all parties' on need to restore Strait of Hormuz

China and Pakistan agreed this week to promote a five-point proposal, which includes calls to start peace talks as soon as possible and to guarantee the safety of navigation through Strait of Hormuz

Iraq's oil hub slows to crawl as Strait of Hormuz closure strangles exports

The war also has led to a sharp reduction in the volume of imported goods reaching southern Iraq's ports, while attacks have halted traffic at the border it shares with Iran

UK gathers over 30 nations to plot ways of reopening Strait of Hormuz

US is not among the countries attending the meeting as Trump has said securing the waterway is not America's job, and told US allies to 'go get your own oil'

7.4 magnitude earthquake in Indonesia triggers small tsunami, 1 killed

The 7.4 magnitude earthquake was centred in the Molucca Sea at a depth of 35 km, the US Geological Survey said

We'll endure any US attack: Full text of Iranian Prez's open letter to US

The choice between confrontation and engagement is both real and consequential; its outcome will shape the future for generations to come, said Pezeshkian

US Supreme Court poised to reject Trump's birthright citizenship limits

The justices heard Trump's appeal of a lower-court ruling from New Hampshire that struck down the citizenship restrictions, one of several courts that have blocked them

China, Japan, South Korea should be involved in opening Hormuz: Trump

The president has previously directed much of his anger at Nato allies for their reluctance to get involved in securing the Strait of Hormuz until the US and Israel finish prosecuting their war

Experts cut Germany's growth outlook for 2026, 2027 due to Iran conflict

The Iran war has created an unwelcome new obstacle to growth across Europe

UK to host global meet on reopening Strait of Hormuz, says Starmer

Starmer says 35 countries have signed a statement committing to work together on restoring maritime security to the key oil transport route

Pakistan, Afghan Taliban resume talks in China as Beijing seeks ceasefire

Representatives from both countries are meeting in Urumqi, in northern China. The talks are aimed at ending current fighting

Securing Iran's enriched uranium by force would be risky, complex: Experts

Given the risks of inserting as many as 1,000 specially trained forces into a war zone to remove the stockpile, another option would be a negotiated settlement with Iran

Iran hits tanker off coast of Qatar; Israel kills 5 in Beirut attack

With no sign of the war abating and more than 3,000 lives already lost, US President Donald Trump suggested it could be over within two weeks

Gattuso avoids future talk after Italy miss out FIFA World Cup again

Even if Gattuso hasn't made up his mind whether to stay or not, the Italian soccer federation gave a clear sign it would like him to remain

Italy to miss third straight FIFA World Cup after shootout loss vs Bosnia

Bosnia won the shootout 4-1 and qualified for the first time since 2014 - its only previous appearance

Graham Potter to 'dust off cowboy hat' after Sweden seal World Cup spot

The English coach was hired by Sweden in October after the national team's abject qualifying campaign that contained two draws and four defeats from its six group games

Portugal beat USA 2-0as Americans lose 8th straight game vs European teams

Preparing to co-host the World Cup, the U.S. has been outscored 22-6 during its losing streak against Europe and is winless against the continent in 10 matches since 2021